trader,

There is so much more than just track stuff at the fall flea market. Basically anyone can set up a table by paying a fee. A lot of people sell some used stuff like wheels, frames, components. Also, there are bike shops that set up stuff too. They sell bikes at discounted prices and a lot of other stuff. Also, these spots have so much clothing and it's usually at good prices. The velo is like 15 minutes from my house and I'm going to go just to get some new clothes for the winter. I would suggest going. It should be worth the drive for you. Also, there is good riding around the area.

Exactly what I'm looking for. In that case, I will come prepared to buy a couple wheels for an old beater that's been in the garage for a couple years with a tacoed rear wheel.

Thanks!

Trader

nuts! I'm leaving Saturday. I understand they do it in the spring, too.

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It's in April (or May, I can't remember). Always a good time and worth a day trip. It's a great way to pick up some spare parts too, but you might have to dig around.

I don't think I've bought any cycling clothes the last three years anywhere else because there's always a done of stuff on sale there with the retailers cleaning out NOS.

It is a great show. In fact I am leaving in 1 hr for it. I live in Denver and fly to swap meets all over the country to buy stuff for our busniess (http://tristuff4less.com) . I have been to them all: All the velo expos, several swap meets in the San Francisco bay area, etc. This is one of the best shows around. Granted, I am looking to buy in large quantities from vendors so I am not necessarily in the same market as you might be. Usually after I have bought the stuff for the busniess (mostly clothing) I start looking for myself. I have found that of all the swap meets in the country, this one has the best deals on bikes and frames. Unfortunately, they are a bugger to ship back to Denver so I haven't bought one from there yet--though I have been tempted. Definitely a must go. If you go stop by the Beacon Cycling booth and ask for me. (Jon Bergmann) I know the owner and I tend to make that my home base.

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Jon Bergmann
http://jonbergmann.com

There's a nice little bike shop across the street, I think it's called The Bike Shop. It's worth popping nto, they seem to cater to track riders.